Welcome to the ultimate guide for the CBSE Board Syllabus and Marking Scheme. This page is specifically designed for students of Classes 10 and 12 who are preparing for the CBSE Board Examinations in 2026-27. Understanding the CBSE syllabus and marking scheme is crucial to excel in board exams. Here, we provide detailed subject-wise syllabi, chapter weightages, and exam patterns that will aid you in effective planning and focused study sessions.
The CBSE syllabus for Classes 10 and 12 has been meticulously curated to ensure students gain a comprehensive understanding of their subjects. The syllabus is divided into core and elective subjects, covering critical aspects of science, mathematics, social studies, languages, and more. CBSE also revises the syllabus periodically to align with the latest educational standards, making it essential for students to be updated with the latest version for the 2024 exams.
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Class X Social Science (2026-27) Paper Pattern |
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Type of Questions |
No of Questions |
Marks |
Total Marks |
Percentage |
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MCQ |
20 |
1 |
20 |
25% |
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Very short answer type |
4 |
2 |
8 |
10% |
|
short answer type |
5 |
3 |
15 |
18.75% |
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case based questions |
3 |
4 |
12 |
15% |
|
long answer type |
4 |
5 |
20 |
25% |
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Map Pointing |
1 |
5 |
5 |
6.25% |
|
Total |
37 |
80 |
100% |
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CBSE Class X Science Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
|
MCQ |
20 |
1 |
20 |
|
Very short answer type |
6 |
2 |
12 |
|
short answer type |
7 |
3 |
21 |
|
case based questions |
3 |
4 |
12 |
|
long answer type |
3 |
5 |
15 |
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Total |
39 |
80 |
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Internal Assessment |
20 |
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Grand Total |
100 |
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Paper pattern for class x |
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Sections |
No of questions |
weightage |
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Reading |
2 |
20 |
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Grammer |
10 |
10 |
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Writing |
2 |
10 |
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Literature |
10 |
40 |
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Total |
80 |
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Description of marks language through literature |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
|
MCQ |
2 |
5 |
10 |
|
Short Answer Type (40-50 Words) |
6 |
3 |
18 |
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Long Answer Type (100-120 Words) |
2 |
6 |
12 |
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Total |
40 |
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Paper Pattern For Class x Mathematics |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
|
MCQ |
20 |
1 |
20 |
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Very short answer type |
5 |
2 |
10 |
|
short answer type |
6 |
3 |
18 |
|
case based questions |
3 |
4 |
12 |
|
long answer type |
4 |
5 |
20 |
|
Total |
38 |
80 |
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Class XII phycics Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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MCQ |
16 |
1 |
16 |
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Very short answer type |
5 |
2 |
10 |
|
short answer type |
7 |
3 |
21 |
|
case based questions |
2 |
4 |
8 |
|
long answer type |
3 |
5 |
15 |
|
Total |
33 |
70 |
|
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Practical |
30 |
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Grand Total |
100 |
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Class XII Physics Practicals Evaluation |
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Component |
Marks |
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Two Experiments (One from Each Section) |
14 |
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Experiment 1 (Section A) |
7 |
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Experiment 2 (Section B) |
7 |
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Practical Record (Experiments and Activities) |
5 |
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One Activity from Any Section |
3 |
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Investigatory Project |
3 |
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Viva on Experiments, Activities, and Project |
5 |
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Total |
30 |
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Class XII Biology Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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MCQ |
16 |
1 |
16 |
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Very short answer type |
5 |
2 |
10 |
|
short answer type |
7 |
3 |
21 |
|
case based questions |
2 |
4 |
8 |
|
long answer type |
3 |
5 |
15 |
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Total |
33 |
70 |
|
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Internal Assessment |
30 |
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Grand Total |
100 |
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Class XII Biology Practical Assessment (2026-27) |
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Evaluation Scheme |
Marks |
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One Major Experiment |
5 |
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One Minor Experiment (Experiments 2 & 3) |
4 |
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Slide Preparation (Experiments 1 & 4) |
5 |
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Spotting |
7 |
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Practical Record + Viva Voce (Credit for work over the academic session) |
4 |
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Investigatory Project and its Project Record + Viva Voce |
5 |
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Total |
30 |
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Class XII Chemistry Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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MCQ |
16 |
1 |
16 |
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Very short answer type |
5 |
2 |
10 |
|
short answer type |
7 |
3 |
21 |
|
case based questions |
2 |
4 |
8 |
|
long answer type |
3 |
5 |
15 |
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Total |
33 |
70 |
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Internal Assessment |
30 |
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Grand Total |
100 |
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Evaluation Scheme for Practical Examination |
Marks |
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Volumetric Analysis |
8 |
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Salt Analysis |
8 |
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Content Based Experiment |
6 |
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Project Work |
4 |
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Class record and viva |
4 |
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Total |
30 |
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Class XII Economics Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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MCQ |
20 |
1 |
20 |
|
short answer type |
4 |
3 |
12 |
|
case based questions |
6 |
4 |
24 |
|
long answer type |
4 |
6 |
24 |
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Total |
34 |
80 |
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Practical |
20 |
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Grand Total |
100 |
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Paper pattern for class XII |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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MCQ |
20 |
1 |
20 |
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Very short answer type |
5 |
2 |
10 |
|
short answer type |
6 |
3 |
18 |
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case based questions |
3 |
4 |
12 |
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long answer type |
4 |
5 |
20 |
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Total Questions |
38 |
80 |
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Paper pattern for class XII |
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Sections |
No of questions |
weightage |
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Reading |
2 |
20 |
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Grammer |
10 |
10 |
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Writing |
2 |
10 |
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Literature |
10 |
40 |
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Total |
80 |
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Description of marks language through literature |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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MCQ |
2 |
5 |
10 |
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Short Answer Type (40-50 Words) |
6 |
3 |
18 |
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Long Answer Type (100-120 Words) |
2 |
6 |
12 |
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Total |
40 |
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Class XII History Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Book |
Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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Themes in Indian History Part—I |
MCQ |
7 |
1 |
25 |
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short answer type |
2 |
3 |
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case based questions |
1 |
8 |
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long answer type |
1 |
4 |
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Themes in Indian History Part—II |
MCQ |
7 |
1 |
25 |
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short answer type |
2 |
3 |
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case based questions |
1 |
8 |
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long answer type |
1 |
4 |
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Themes in Indian History Part—III |
MCQ |
7 |
1 |
25 |
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short answer type |
2 |
3 |
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case based questions |
1 |
8 |
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long answer type |
1 |
4 |
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Map Pointing |
5 |
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Project |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
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Class XII Accountancy Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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Very short answer type |
20 |
1 |
20 |
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short answer type |
4 |
3 |
12 |
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case based questions |
6 |
4 |
24 |
|
long answer type |
4 |
6 |
24 |
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Total |
80 |
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Practical |
20 |
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Grand Total |
100 |
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Class XII Accountancy Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Number of sections :2 (Part A & Part B) Part A Questions no. 1-26 ( Compulsory for all candidates) Part B Questions no. 27-34 ( Two options (i) Analysis of financial statements (ii) Computerised Accounting |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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Very short answer type |
20 |
1 |
20 |
|
short answer type |
6 |
3 |
18 |
|
case based questions |
3 |
4 |
12 |
|
long answer type |
5 |
6 |
30 |
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Total |
34 |
80 |
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Practical |
20 |
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Grand Total |
100 |
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Class XII Political Science Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Books |
Type of Questions |
No of Questions |
Marks |
Total Marks |
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Contemporary World Politics |
MCQ |
6 |
1 |
6 |
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Very short answer type |
3 |
2 |
6 |
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Short answer type |
3 |
4 |
12 |
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map based questions |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Long answer type |
2 |
6 |
12 |
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Politics in India since Independence |
MCQ |
6 |
1 |
6 |
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Very short answer type |
3 |
2 |
6 |
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Short answer type |
2 |
4 |
8 |
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map based questions |
2 |
4 |
8 |
|
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Long answer type |
2 |
6 |
12 |
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Practical |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
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Class XII Sociology Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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MCQ |
16 |
1 |
16 |
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Very short answer type |
9 |
2 |
18 |
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short answer type |
7 |
4 |
28 |
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long answer type |
3 |
6 |
18 |
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Project Work |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
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Class XII Physical Education Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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MCQ |
18 |
1 |
18 |
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Very short answer type |
6 |
2 |
12 |
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short answer type |
6 |
3 |
18 |
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Case based |
3 |
4 |
12 |
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long answer type |
2 |
5 |
10 |
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Project Work |
30 |
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Total |
100 |
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Class XII Geography Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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MCQ |
17 |
1 |
17 |
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Very short answer type |
2 |
3 |
6 |
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short answer type |
4 |
3 |
12 |
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long answer type |
5 |
5 |
25 |
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Map Based |
2 |
5 |
10 |
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Practical |
30 |
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Total |
100 |
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Class XII Psychology Exam Pattern (2026-27) |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks Per Question |
Total Marks |
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MCQ |
15 |
1 |
15 |
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Very short answer type |
6 |
2 |
12 |
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short answer type |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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Case based Que |
4 |
1 2 |
2 4 |
|
long answer type I |
4 |
4 |
16 |
|
long answer type II |
2 |
6 |
12 |
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Practical |
30 |
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Total |
100 |
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Plan Your Study Schedule: Prioritize high-weightage chapters first to secure maximum marks.
Focus on Core Concepts: CBSE exams emphasize conceptual understanding, so make sure to grasp the basics.
Practice with Sample Papers: Utilize CBSE sample papers and previous years' question papers to understand the question pattern.
Regular Revision: Consistent revision of the syllabus is key to retaining information and scoring well.
Subject-Wise Strategy: Tailor your preparation methods based on the subject’s requirements (e.g., practicals in Science, calculations in Mathematics).
Time Management: Allocate specific hours daily for core subjects and gradually increase study time as exams approach.
Mock Tests: Take mock tests under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
Healthy Study Environment: Create a distraction-free zone and maintain a positive mindset.
Understanding the marking scheme helps students to allocate their time effectively, focusing on high-weightage chapters. It also aids in developing a structured answer-writing approach to meet examiner expectations and maximize scores.
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